BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra also works with women as they manage emotional challenges relative to pregnancy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief/loss.

I welcome you. I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for nearly 2 decades. I am confident I can help you overcome adversity, expand your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and truly achieve lasting changes in your life. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma, chronic pain, and/or illness, as we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding your circumstances. My emphasis is on the mind body connection. These issues can cause physical and emotional challenges and together we will develop a plan to address the challenges in your life. Currently, EMDR & Biofeedback is offered through telehealth.

Life is full of curves. There is no one straight line to a meaningful happy life. I raised my family and then made my way back to college to finish my goal of completing graduate school. Most recently, my focus has been caring for older adults and working with teens struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm and other mental health issues both in-person and virtual settings. I also have an advocacy background in domestic violence and sexual trauma. The process of therapy can be unpredictable, especially when you realize how strong you really are and maybe just needed a little clarity to take your next steps to a happier life!

New clients accepted for teletherapy via a secure link. Please know you will receive ethical, non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate counseling. When any type of stress or trauma, PTSD or chronic pain becomes overwhelming, I will assist you assist you in finding ways to meet your overall physical and emotional needs in balance. I have an interest in addressing the impact of nutrition on mental and physical health. As a counselor and a nurse, I want to provide hope, resources and practical coping skills to live with life's challenges and experience peace, healing and joy.

My passion is helping clients navigate difficult experiences, emotions, and transitions. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and approachable. Together we will move towards a hopeful, more positive future. I enjoy working with children ages 2 and up, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults. I also specialize in working with college-aged students and young adults, and women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Many of my adult clients reflect on personal values, family-of-origin issues, and insights on self-esteem and self-identity. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, serious illness, and life transitions.

****Cambrio Counseling has immediate openings in N. Raleigh Locations for adults, children and couples ****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. BOTH IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH*** We have 7 therapists working with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, children, adolescent and couples. We utlitize cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, EMDR and solutions-focused therapy in a client-centered, non-judgmental atmosphere.

The unfortunate truth about life is that it really doesn't get easier over time; we just have to get better at living it! As we grow and change, we encounter situations, relationships, and emotions that leave us feeling confused and lost. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can begin to understand the life you have and create the life you want.

My priority as a therapist is to show you what therapy can and should be: safe, open-minded, curious and non-judgmental, client-driven, and fun! You are the expert in your life, and I am here to listen, inquire, and sit with you as you embark on cultivating a deeper sense of identity and belonging within yourself and in the world. My aim is to help you feel comfortable within the discomfort true vulnerability can so often bring. The root of my work lies in a fierce passion for discovering the value and depth of joy–no matter what you are bringing to the table. This work is for you, and I am with you!

Accepting New Clients. I believe that life is a journey and we all have a purpose that can bring us joy and fulfillment. There are challenges and obstacles that get placed in our lives that may push us off track or make it hard to focus. I aim to assist you with life challenges and obstacles so that you can regain focus and find joy and fulfillment.

I'm Alicia Renee Battle, owner and therapist at Battle Mental Health, PLLC. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate in North Carolina. I believe successful treatment is rooted in a warm, supportive, and trusting relationship. From this foundation I utilize an open mind and non-judgmental stance to gain a thorough understanding of your experience. Together, we will explore and work through barriers to build endurance for the life you are desiring for yourself.

Searching for a therapist can be an intimidating process. It may feel like it is just another hurdle to improving your mental health. Life can be difficult at times and many times our relationships, physical, and/or mental health suffer because of it! If you are feeling drained, stuck, or just lost, you have come to the right place. My goal is to make therapy a collaborative and rejuvenating space where you have an unbiased listener in your corner. I will help you take charge of your life again by processing past and and present traumas, working towards goals to improve all aspects of your life, and teaching you coping strategies.

I use a systemic approach to address mental health concerns. What does that mean? We all have experiences that shape our worldview (how we see things, how we navigate life, our beliefs, our values, etc). I love helping clients to make connections that help them to lead richer, fuller lives. As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, I provide premarital and couples counseling, working with couples to navigate challenges and difficulties. I have a passion for working with young adults, women and families impacted by divorce/separation, and individuals navigating the challenges of single parenting, dating and relationships.